Zebra ZC350 300 DPI Single & Dual-Sided Direct-to-Card ID Card Printer (Color LCD, USB & Ethernet)

Engineered for high-security enterprise credentials, financial debit/credit card issuance, university smart campus badges, and premium customer loyalty programs, the Zebra ZC350 300 DPI Single & Dual-Sided Direct-to-Card (DTC) ID Card Printer stands as Zebra’s flagship desktop card printer, delivering industry-leading print speeds, advanced contact and contactless smart card encoding, and breakthrough specialty ribbons with anti-counterfeiting effects.

Featuring a brilliant full-color graphical LCD display with real-time animated status and diagnostic guidance, the ZC350 simplifies even the most sophisticated card production jobs. Operating at 300 DPI (11.8 dots/mm), it prints up to 225 single-sided full-color (YMCKO) cards per hour and up to 150 dual-sided (YMCKOK) cards per hour, with blazing monochrome output up to 1,000 cards per hour. Supporting groundbreaking ribbon chemistry—including pearlescent color-shifting security marks, metallic silver and gold inks, and durable protective overlays—the ZC350 enables banks, universities, and government agencies to produce virtually tamper-proof cards in a single pass.

Key Features & Commercial Advantages

• Maximum Throughput in Its Class:
  • Color Single-Sided (YMCKO): Up to 225 cards per hour (cph).
  • Color Dual-Sided (YMCKOK): Up to 150 cards per hour (cph).
  • Monochrome Single-Sided: Blistering speeds up to 1,000 cards per hour.
• Pioneering Security & Specialty Ribbons:
  • Pearlescent YMCPKO Ribbons: Print color-shifting, iridescent security graphics that shift hue when tilted—an ultra-cost-effective alternative to expensive custom laminates.
  • Metallic 3D Ribbons: Embedded silver and gold inks create distinctive VIP membership cards and premium executive badges.
  • Long-Life Protective Overlays: Extended durability ribbons that safeguard card surfaces from daily wallet abrasion and chemical fading.
• Comprehensive Smart Card & Magnetic Encoding: Fully field-upgradable with contact smart card station (ISO 7816), contactless MIFARE/DESFire RFID encoder (ISO 14443 A/B), and 3-track magnetic stripe encoder.
• Intuitive Graphical Color LCD Interface: Provides instant visual status prompts, card preview diagnostics, and animated step-by-step user instructions.
• Zero-Adjustment Auto Card Feeder: 100-card input hopper instantly auto-adjusts to card thicknesses from 10 mil to 40 mil without manual levers.
• Enterprise Network & Security Architecture: Standard High-Speed USB 2.0 and integrated 10/100 Ethernet with AES-128 host encryption, Kensington physical lock, and optional lockable chassis.

Target Industries & Card Applications

• Financial Services & Banking: Instant-issuance personalized debit cards, credit cards, and prepaid payment cards.
• Government & Corporate Enterprise: High-security employee access badges, defense contractor credentials, smart building entry cards.
• Higher Education: Multi-application student campus cards combining photo ID, meal plan payment, dorm access, and library loans.
• Hospitality & Luxury Retail: Metallic VIP club membership cards, high-roller casino player tracking, luxury hotel digital room keys.

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